YUVA Entrepreneurship
A comprehensive entrepreneurship development program partnering with colleges across Karnataka to nurture student entrepreneurs from idea to market.
Entrepreneurial
Mindset
Campus
Ecosystem
Startup
Validation
Launch
Support
YUVA Startups
Three Pathways to Entrepreneurship
YUVA offers three progressive tracks designed to meet students at every stage of their entrepreneurial journey—from sparking curiosity to scaling startups.
YUVA Program
For Higher Education Institutes
A year-long campus program that builds institutional entrepreneurial capacity.
YUVA Immersion
For Exposure to Incubation Ecosystem
A short, high-impact introduction to entrepreneurship.
YUVA Lite
For ITI & Skilling Institutes
A 3-day intensive program focused on startup basics for vocational students.
YUVA Program
For Higher Education Institutes
A comprehensive, 12-month-long program focused on building entrepreneurial capacity within the partner institution. There are 3 phases that the students go through,
- Discover Phase: Ignites entrepreneurial mindset through ideation, workshops, and pitch competitions.
- Develop Phase: Builds startup skills with curriculum, bootcamps, AI Integrated LMS, IDEA Demo Day
- Dhwani Cohort: Supports startup launch with incubation, mentorship, and funding assistance.
What students experience
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12 extensive
learning modules -
AI-integrated
LMS platform
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Prototyping & market
validation support -
Access to experts
and mentors
YUVA Immersion
For Exposure to Incubation Ecosystem
A short, high-impact campus experience introducing students to entrepreneurship fundamentals.
What students experience
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Startup
internships -
Campus-based
orientation
-
Facility and
lab tours -
Real-world exposure
to entrepreneurship
YUVA Lite
For ITI & Skilling Institutes
A 3-day intensive program for vocational and skilling students focused on startup basics.
What students experience
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Entrepreneurship
basics -
Campus immersion
experience
-
Ideation and
design thinking -
Communication
and pitching skills
Ready to Build Bharat's Next Generation of Entrepreneurs?
Partner with YUVA to unlock the entrepreneurial potential of your students and establish your institution as a regional innovation hub.
Satya Kedar Illa
+91 81436 45625
satya.illa@dfmail.org
Our Partners
TESTIMONIALS
What They Say?
YUVA bootcamp program took our company from O to 1 in an effective manner.
Manish
Founder,
Sanbeer Private Limited
Frequently Asked Questions
How do we select the Startup for the incubation programme?
YUVA is open to college students and skilling institute learners across Bharat, including those from engineering, general degree, and vocational backgrounds. Whether you’re just curious or ready to build a startup, YUVA has a program path for you.
What will I learn in YUVA?
You’ll get hands-on experience in problem-solving, building prototypes, team projects, pitching, business basics, and even launching your own startup. Our five-phase structure—Discover, Define, Develop, Deliver, and Dhwani—guides you from inspiration to action.
How is YUVA different from college classes?
YUVA focuses on real-world practice—interactive sessions, expert talks, mentor guidance, and building solutions you can test and launch, not just theory or lectures.
Is there any fee to join YUVA?
Fees may vary based on your institution, engagement type, and program package. Many colleges partner with us to subsidise or cover student participation.
What support do I get if I want to launch a real startup?
YUVA offers business registration help, mentorship, demo days, access to funding opportunities, and connections to incubators and investors.
Can I join YUVA even if I’m in my first year or from a non-technical background?
Yes! YUVA welcomes students from all streams and years. The program adapts its modules for both technical and general degree students.
How can my college participate in YUVA?
Institutions can reach out to our team to enroll for YUVA Campus or YUVA Skills programs. We assess your needs, help activate EDC or innovation cells, and design a tailored engagement model.
What are the benefits for participating colleges?
YUVA helps build a vibrant innovation culture, boosts campus placements, enhances student skills, and establishes institutional incubators or accelerators, making your campus a hub for entrepreneurship.
Is YUVA suitable for Tier 2 and Tier 3 colleges?
Absolutely. Many successful YUVA alumni come from smaller towns and rural campuses. Our program is built to support diverse institutions with scalable, easy-to-implement models.
What resources or support does YUVA provide to colleges?
We offer faculty training, module toolkits, mentor connections, help set up incubation infrastructure, and create strong industry and community linkages.
What is YUVA Dhwani?
YUVA Dhwani is our vibrant peer, alumni, and mentor community, ensuring continuous support, learning, and growth—even after the program ends.